Kenneth Patterson is a 78 year old gentleman who was admitted to hospital following a fall at his home.

Kenneth Patterson is a 78 year old gentleman who was admitted to hospital following a fall at his home.

Kenneth Patterson is a 78 year old gentleman who was admitted to hospital following a fall at his home. X-Rays have confirmed a fractured neck of femur. On admission to the Emergency Department, Kenneth revealed he had experienced increasing levels of pain in his right hip recently, however had not seen a GP. Surgery has now been scheduled for a Right Total Hip Replacement
June 12, 2017 no comments
Assessment Item – Case study

Length: 2000 words

Learning outcomes assessed 1,2,

Past History

Kenneth Patterson is a 78 year old gentleman who was admitted to hospital following a fall at his home. X-Rays have confirmed a fractured neck of femur. On admission to the Emergency Department, Kenneth revealed he had experienced increasing levels of pain in his right hip recently, however had not seen a GP. Surgery has now been scheduled for a Right Total Hip Replacement.

Medical History

Type II diabetes mellitus – On admission BGL – 15.2

Hypertension – On admission 170/85

Osteoarthritis

Ex-Smoker (Ceased 5 years ago)

Medications

Metformin – 500mg BD

Paracetamol Osteo – 665mg x 2 BD

Metroprolol

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